Have Californians suddenly become economic optimists? – Orange County Register
A yardstick of California consumer confidence jumped in March to its second-highest level of Donald Trump’s second presidency,…
In one of the world’s most visited countries, the local population is vanishing
Greece is spending billions to reverse an alarming population loss that some are calling an existential threat. The…
Survey: Support for Trump’s Immigration Agenda Craters With All Faith Groups, Especially Mainline Protestants
(RNS) — Support for President Donald Trump’s handling of immigration has dropped across all religious groups over the…
Young Chinese parents tighten belts as child care costs rise
Langfang, China – New mother Zhang Xiaofei wanted to be financially secure before having a baby, wary of…
Why Switzerland’s Population Cap Has Sparked Economic Debate
That Switzerland is considering tightening its immigration policy was no surprise to demographic and economic experts. After all,…
More Americans are skipping kids. How it affects estate planning.
Giorgio Armani reveals succession plan for control of fashion empire The fashion billionaire has reportedly provided his six…
Marseille’s drug war reshapes France’s political battlefield – POLITICO
Both Allisio and Vassal are calling for unspecified spending cuts while preserving basic services provided at the local…
Estonia registered 550 fewer births in 2025 | News
A total of 9,092 births were registered in Estonia last year, 551 fewer than in 2024, the Ministry…
2025 Review: six graphics to help explain Swiss trends
The Swiss are having fewer children, feel less religious and increasingly have a migration background. Keystone / Ennio…
Zack Polanski wants to be the British left’s Nigel Farage – POLITICO
Like Reform, Polanski’s team has so far tried to paint in populist, primary colors. His first party political…
Measuring Labor Market Similarities in Nearby Regions
Regions that are geographically close are much more likely to share similar economic conditions than regions that are…
For Gen X, retirement bites
Gen X spending power could reshape marketing strategies Gen X drives trillions in global spending and that could…